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Convenient features of your vehicle
3
•The refrigerant system should
only  be  serviced  by  trained  and
certified  technicians  to  insure
proper and safe operation.
•The refrigerant system should
be  serviced  in  a  well-ventilated
place.
•The air conditioning evaporator
(cooling  coil)  shall  never  be
repaired  or  replaced  with  one
removed  from  a  used  or  sal-
vaged  vehicle  and  new  replace-
ment  MAC  evaporators  shall  be
certified  (and  labelled)  as  meet-
ing SAE Standard J2842.
Information 
• When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely  whilst  driving  up  hills  or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem  operation  may  cause  engine
overheating.  Continue  to  use  the
blower fan  but  turn  the  air condi-
tioning system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
•When opening the windows in
humid  weather,  air conditioning
may create water droplets inside the
vehicle.  Since  excessive  water
droplets  may  cause  damage  to  elec-
trical  equipment,  air conditioning
should  only  be  used  with  the  win-
dows closed.
Air conditioning system operation
tips
•If the vehicle has been parked in
direct  sunlight  during  hot  weather,
open  the  windows  for  a  short  time
to  let  the  hot  air  inside  the  vehicle
escape.
•To help reduce moisture inside of
the  windows  on  rainy  or  humid
days, decrease the humidity inside
the  vehicle  by  operating  the  air
conditioning system.
•During air conditioning system
operation,  you  may  occasionally
notice  a  slight  change  in  engine
speed as the air conditioning com-
pressor  cycles. This  is  a  normal
system operation characteristic.
•Use the air conditioning system
ever y month only for a few minutes
to  ensure  maximum  system  per-
for mance.
•When using the air conditioning
system, you may notice clear water
dripping  (or  even  puddling)  on  the
ground  under  the  vehicle. This  is  a
normal  system  operation  charac-
teristic.
iNOTICE 

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Convenient features of your vehicle
•The refrigerant system should
only  be  serviced  by  trained  and
certified  technicians  to  insure
proper and safe operation.
•The refrigerant system should
be  serviced  in  a  well-ventilated
place.
•The air conditioning evaporator
(cooling  coil)  shall  never  be
repaired  or  replaced  with  one
removed  from  a  used  or  sal-
vaged  vehicle  and  new  replace-
ment  MAC  evaporators  shall  be
certified  (and  labelled)  as  meet-
ing SAE Standard J2842.
Information 
• When using the air conditioning sys-
tem, monitor the temperature gauge
closely  whilst  driving  up  hills  or in
heavy traffic when outside tempera-
tures are high. Air conditioning sys-
tem  operation  may  cause  engine
overheating.  Continue  to  use  the
blower fan  but  turn  the  air condi-
tioning system off if the temperature
gauge indicates engine overheating.
•When opening the windows in
humid  weather,  air conditioning
may create water droplets inside the
vehicle. As  excessive  water droplets
may  cause  damage  to  electrical
equipment,  air conditioning  should
only  be  used  with  the  windows
closed.
Air conditioning system operation
tips
•If the vehicle has been parked in
direct  sunlight  during  hot  weather,
open  the  windows  for  a  short  time
to  let  the  hot  air  inside  the  vehicle
escape.
•Use air conditioning to reduce
humidity  and  moisture  inside  the
vehicle  on  rainy  or  humid  days.
•During air conditioning system
operation,  you  may  occasionally
notice  a  slight  change  in  engine
speed as the air conditioning com-
pressor  cycles. This  is  a  normal
system operation characteristic.
•Use the air conditioning system
ever y month only for a few minutes
to  ensure  maximum  system  per-
for mance.
•When using the air conditioning
system, you may notice clear water
dripping  (or  even  puddling)  on  the
ground  under  the  vehicle. This  is  a
normal  system  operation  charac-
teristic.
iNOTICE 

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Driving your vehicle
5
Check battery and cables
Winter  temperatures  increase  bat-
tery  consumption.Inspect  the  bat-
tery and cables, as specified in the
chapter 7.The battery charging level
can  be  checked  by  an  authorised
HYUNDAI dealer or in a service sta-
tion.
Change  to  "winter  weight"  oil  if
necessary
In  some  regions  during  winter,  it  is
recommended  to  use  the  "winter
weight"  oil  with  lower  viscosity. For
further  information,  refer  to  chapter
8. When  you  are  not  sure  about  a
type  of  winter  weight  oil,  consult  an
authorised HYUNDAI dealer.
Check  spark  plugs  and  ignition
system
Inspect  the  spark  plugs, as  speci-
fied  in  chapter  7.If  necessary,
replace  them. Also  check  all  ignition
wirings  and  components  for  any
cracks, wear-out, and damage.
To   p r e v e n t   l o c k s   f r o m   f r e e z i n g
To   p r e v e n t   t h e   l o c k s   f r o m   b e i n g
frozen,  spray  approved  de-icing  fluid
or  glycerin  into  key  holes. When  a
lock  opening  is  already  covered  with
ice,  spray  approved  de-icing  fluid
over  the  ice  to  remove  it. When  an
internal  part  of  a  lock  freezes,  try  to
thaw  it  with  a  heated  key. Use  the
heated  key  carefully  to  avoid  an
injury.
Use  approved  window  washer
anti-freeze solution in system
To   p r e v e n t   t h e   w i n d o w   w a s h e r   f r o m
being frozen, add authorised window
washer anti-freeze solution, as spec-
ified  on  the  window  washer  contain-
er. Window  washer  anti-freeze  solu-
tion  is  available  from  an  authorised
HYUNDAI  dealer,  and  most  vehicle
accessory outlets. Do not use engine
coolant  or  other  types  of  anti-freeze
solution,  to  prevent  any  damage  to
the vehicle paint. 

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Maintenance
Battery capacity label 
❈The  actual  battery  label  in  the  vehiclemay differ from the illustration.
1. AGM60L-DIN  : The  HYUNDAI
model name of battery
2. 12V : The nominal voltage
3. 60Ah(20HR) : The nominal capacity
(in Ampere hours)
4. 100RC  : The  nominal  reser ve
capacity (in min.)
5. 640CCA  : The  cold-test  current  in
amperes by SAE
6. 512A  : The  cold-test  current  in
amperes by EN
Battery recharging  
Yo u r   v e h i c l e   h a s   a   m a i n t e n a n c e - f r e e ,
calcium-based battery.
•If the battery becomes discharged
over  a  shor t  time  (because,  for
example,  the  headlights  or  interior
lights were left on whilst the vehicle
was not in use), recharge it by slow
charging (trickle) for 10 hours.
•If the battery gradually discharges
because  of  high  electrical  load
whilst  the  vehicle  is  being  used,
recharge it at 20-30A for two hours.OLMB073072
■Example
When  recharging  the  battery,
observe  the  following  precau-
tions:
•Before  performing  mainte-
nance  or  recharging  the  bat-
tery, turn  off  all  accessories
and stop the engine.
•Do not allow cigarettes, sparks,
or flame near the battery.
•Wear  eye  protection  when
checking  the  battery  during
charging.
•The  battery  must  be  removed
from the vehicle and placed in
an area with good ventilation.
•Watch  the  battery  during
charging, and  stop  or  reduce
the charging rate if the battery
cells  begin  gassing  (boiling)
violently  or  if  the  temperature
of  the  electrolyte  of  any  cell
exceeds 49°C (120°F).
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WA R N I N G     

8-8
Specifications & Consumer information
Recommended SAE viscosity
number
Engine  oil  viscosity  (thickness)  has
an  effect  on  fuel  economy  and  cold
weather  operating  (engine  start  and
engine  oil  flowability). Lower  viscosi-
ty engine oils can provide better fuel
economy  and  cold  weather  perform-
ance,  however,  higher  viscosity
engine  oils  are  required  for  satisfac-
tory lubrication in hot weather.
Using oils of any viscosity other than
those  recommended  could  result  in
engine damage.
When  choosing  an  oil,  consider  the
range  of  temperature  your  vehicle
will be operated in before the next oil
change. Proceed  to  select  the  rec-
ommended  oil  viscosity  from  the
chart.
Always be sure to clean the area
around  any  filler  plug, drain
plug, or  dipstick  before  check-
ing  or  draining  any  lubricant.
This  is  especially  important  in
dusty  or  sandy  areas  and  when
the  vehicle  is  used  on  unpaved
roads. Cleaning  the  plug  and
dipstick  areas  will  prevent  dirt
and  grit  from  entering  the
engine  and  other  mechanisms
that could be damaged.
CAUTION
*1:For better fuel economy, it is recommended to use the engine oil of a viscosity grade SAE5W-20.
Te m p e r a t u r e   R a n g e   fo r   S A E  V i s c o s i t y   N u m b e rs
Te m p e r a t u r e
Petrol  Engine  Oil
°C
(°F)
-30     -20     -10     0     10     20     30     40     50
-10     0      20     40 60  80   100    120
20W-50
15W-40
10W-30
5W-20*1,5W-30